2026 Registration for this program will open on November 24, 2025 at 9:00am
This full day program, offered annually after the May long weekend allows participants to learn all about life in the past. The program series includes two different full day programs so that school’s can send multiple grade levels to enjoy the offerings. The day includes an interactive tour of half of our site, thematically connected activity stations, a group activity, old-fashioned home-made ice cream tasting, and a visit to Fort Saskatchewan’s famous flock of sheep – complete with carrots for the sheep to nibble on! (subject to sheep schedule and weather conditions.)
If you previously attended a Who Was Here Before Us? program many of the activities are similar but now there is even more on offer!
Program Options:
Day in the Life of a Homesteader
In this program students will have the opportunity to tour our historic village and learn about the ways that people in the past lived their day to day lives on the homesteads around Fort Saskatchewan. Students will experience doing chores, a historic school lesson, and field games that were popular over a hundred years ago, many of which are stilled played today!
Please note that due to the nature of the historic buildings many aspects of this program are not accessible to those using mobility aids. If your class has complex needs in this area please contact the program coordinator to see if accommodations can be made.
Day in the Life of a Mountie
In this program students will have the opportunity to tour a recreation of the 1875 North-West Mounted Police fort that started Fort Saskatchewan. They will participate in activities that reflect the day to day experiences of the Mounties, doing drills, playing games and learning social dancing!
Cost
Registration costs are $7.25/student (no tax), with no charges for teachers and adult helpers or aids.
Ask us about adding a candy stick bundle for $0.25+tax/student!
Registration
Maximum class size: 40 students
When registering, please specify which grade level you are booking for. The Day in the Life programs are best suited for students in grades K-2. If you would like to register a different Grade level for a program, please contact the Fort Heritage Precinct Programs Coordinator directly at [email protected] or 780.992.6635
Before You Arrive
- Please divide your students into equal groups. If you have fewer than 31 students, please divide them into three equal groups. If you have between 32-40 students, please divide them into four equal groups. We request that each student wears a nametag.
- Please ensure that you have at least one adult supervisor for each group. We do not charge for additional adults, so please bring as many as you’d like!
- Encourage students to dress for the elements, as recesses and many of our activities are held outdoors.
- Have all students pack a bagged lunch and a water bottle. Our lunch rooms are not equipped with fridges, microwaves, or water fountains.
- Please let us know what time you expect to arrive (between 9:45 and 10:00am), and what time you need to leave (between 2:00-2:15). If you are unsure what time you will need to leave, please let us know upon your arrival at your program what time you will need to leave that day.
- Please contact the Fort Heritage Precinct Programs Coordinator if you have any special needs requirements, questions, or concerns. You can contact the Coordinator at [email protected], or 780.992.6635
Getting Here
Please plan to meet your programmers for the day in front of the Warden’s House (red and yellow house at 10006 100 Ave Fort Saskatchewan). Buses can park behind the Legacy Park bandshell.
Arrival
When you arrive at the Fort Heritage Precinct, one of our programmers will be waiting to meet you. Next, a brief introduction/orientation will be given before the students are divided into their groups and guided to the first stop on their tour!
